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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) New virus cases above 100 for 2nd day; cluster infections veer out of control... 13:30 Nov. 09 -
#TV dramasNumber of TV dramas likely to decrease next year amid coronavirus pandemic
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean TV drama series is expected to decrease next year due to the fallout of the protracted novel coronavirus pandemic, experts said Mon... 11:52 Nov. 09 -
#HallyuS. Korea to hold weeklong online 'Hallyu' event
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- A weeklong event aimed at promoting the Korean cultural industry will be held online this month amid the new coronavirus, the cultural ministry said Monday. The "ON: Ha... 10:15 Nov. 09 -
#BTSBTS' 'Dynamite' hits top 10 of Billboard's Pop Songs radio chart
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS has hit the top 10 on a Billboard radio airplay chart for the first time with its mega-hit single "Dynamite." The septet's first English song rose t... 14:39 Nov. 03 -
#death(5th LD) Comedian Park Ji-sun found dead at home: police
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 4) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Popular female comedian Park Ji-sun was found dead alongside her mother at her home in Seoul, police said Monday. Police discovered th... 22:58 Nov. 02 -
#death(4th LD) Comedian Park Ji-sun found dead at home: police
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Popular female comedian Park Ji-sun was found dead alongside her mother at her home in Seoul, police said Monday. Police discovered ... 20:28 Nov. 02 -
#death(3rd LD) Comedian Park Ji-sun found dead at home: police
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 3rd para; RECASTS throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Popular female comedian Park Ji-sun was found dead alongside her mother at her home in Seoul, police said Monday. ... 18:49 Nov. 02 -
#death(2nd LD) Comedian Park Ji-sun found dead at home: police
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last three paras) SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Popular female comedian Park Ji-sun was found dead alongside her mother at her home in Seoul, police said. Police discover... 17:11 Nov. 02 -
#melodramasBig-name screenwriters returning to small screen with provocative melodramas
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Famous TV screenwriters have been returning to small screens with sensational melodramas that have stirred up controversy over their provocative storylines but guarantee h... 14:50 Nov. 02 -
#BIFF'Josee' to give comfort to people amid coronavirus pandemic: director
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The director of the closing film of this year's Busan film festival said Thursday that he hopes the animated work, "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish," will give... 17:08 Oct. 29 -
#infomedicRoundtable highlights media's role in fighting 'infodemic' amid COVID-19
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Journalists from eight countries participated in a video-linked roundtable conference Wednesday to discuss the role of the media in fighting the "infodemic" amid the COVI... 00:15 Oct. 29 -
#new virtual showcaseNew car launching event, online concert mixed into virtual showcase
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest entertainment and auto companies plan to introduce an unprecedented virtual showcase combining an online concert and a new car launching event next ... 13:25 Oct. 28 -
#Gong YooActor Gong Yoo says he was drawn to Seobok's story about human fear of mortality
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- "Seobok" is one of the most anticipated blockbusters this year for its subject of the first human clone and for starring two Korean heartthrobs, Gong Yoo and... 16:11 Oct. 27 -
#Refund SistersRefund Sisters: latest K-pop sensation that S. Korea is raving about
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- It depends on what you define K-pop as, but the Refund Sisters are probably not your typical K-pop stars. Brimming with confidence and bad girl vibes, not... 15:08 Oct. 27 -
#naver(LEAD) Naver, CJ sign share-swap deal in strategic tie-up
(ATTN: UPDATES with comments by CJ official and details in paras 7-14; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top online portal operator Naver and entertainment and logistics giant CJ... 21:30 Oct. 26 -
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Naver, CJ sign share-swap deal in strategic tie-up
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top online portal operator Naver and entertainment and logistics giant CJ Group signed a share-swap deal Monday in a strategic tie-up to boost their competi... 20:00 Oct. 26 -
#YouTubeYouTube ranks as fifth most trustworthy media in South Korea: survey
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- YouTube ranked as the fifth most trustworthy media in South Korea in the third quarter, beating other traditional local outlets, a survey showed Monday. The state-run... 18:57 Oct. 26
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NCSOFT to launch new K-pop platform next week
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Rookie boy band TREASURE to drop first Japanese album in March
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2 K-pop agency execs fined for rigging votes on audition show
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(Yonhap Interview) Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo: Music is my destiny
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TREASURE sells 1 mln albums in 5 months since debut
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Will K-pop finally get a Grammy nod this year?
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BTS agency in spotlight as big stock market debut nears
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BTS' big win reignites debate on military service of K-pop stars
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Billboard win brightens prospects of BTS' long-awaited Grammy nod
